I'd like to know which suggestion do you have for my portfolio for a job application. I already searched a in the forum for the most common suggestions, like adding sketches reducing the number of pages, avoiding profile pictures, using the 18 9 6 rule for the font etc...
Do you think that i need to put some details in a larger scale and increase the number of technical details?
needs more dirty napkin sketches, less generic renderings, more technical details/solutions.
Peterci
Oct 27, 19 6:27 am
Ok thank you! Do you think that is better to change the actual sketches with some simpler ones? and I agree with technical details, the problem is that i draw quite a bit of details for other projects that I followed when the design was already decided or after a competition won before my arrival to studio, do you think that is better to remove a project and instead place another one with four/ five details?
Non Sequitur
Oct 27, 19 7:33 am
If you don’t have progress / concept dev sketches, then don’t create some after the fact. The point of these is to show your thinking process. There is also nothing wrong with adding a few good technical drawings without including a full project spread.
Peterci
Oct 27, 19 10:13 am
Ok cool, I'll do it
thank you!
tduds
Oct 30, 19 1:35 pm
"If you don’t have progress / concept dev sketches, then don’t create some after the fact."
I disagree with this (kinda) - sometimes it can be useful to do after-the-fact process graphics *if* (& only if) it visually represents your thinking process. Don't ret-con a parti into existence, but do make a clearer parti diagram if your diagramming ability has improved since you first dreamt up the design.
Non Sequitur
Oct 30, 19 1:52 pm
^yes, that is a good explanation.
tduds
Oct 30, 19 2:13 pm
Hell, this goes for renderings too. I re-rendered most of my projects while putting together my portfolio post-Masters. It's amazing how much better one can produce with the right amount of sleep and a softer deadline.
Non Sequitur
Oct 30, 19 2:36 pm
My portfolio consisted almost entirely of hand-drawn pieces... only 1 undergrad and my thesis were digital. There is no redrawing those.
tduds
Oct 30, 19 2:41 pm
Nice. I can't hand draw to save my life. Outside of sketches I make to remind myself of things they don't really communicate much. I keep making resolutions to get back in the habit of sketching & then failing to follow up on that. Thankfully my wife is a phenomenal drawer / painter (low-key brag) who has promised to hold me accountable.
joseffischer
Oct 31, 19 9:07 am
Post-rationalization is fine, just don't get caught is basically what people are really saying.
BulgarBlogger
Oct 26, 19 9:25 am
Let me ask you something: what do you think is wrong with your portfolio?
If you aren't getting jobs, it isn't becauae of your protfolio.
If you aren't getting jobs, its probably because of your resume, visa/work eligibility concerns, or references.
Peterci
Oct 26, 19 1:55 pm
You got it wrong, I finished it today and I'm asking for suggestion before sending it out!
BulgarBlogger
Oct 26, 19 4:09 pm
Stop bragging with your portfolio on this forum. If you don't get hired it won't be because of your portfolio.
Peterci
Oct 27, 19 6:04 am
Ok, thanks for the feedback
OddArchitect
Oct 30, 19 11:19 am
Don't listen to BB, he's just jealous.
BulgarBlogger
Oct 30, 19 1:21 pm
Not jealous, just real. It is a nice portfolio, but this will not be the reaason why someone gets hired or not. Its about how well you can convince the unterviewer that the skills you demonstrate in your portfolio are transferrable into the work that firm does. This portfolio would be disregarded at firms looking for to fill technical positions. For "design" firms however, the portolio will be looked at for organization and presentability. It will also serve as an indicator of software skills. This portfolio does both well enough. However, this portfolio is definitely not a portfolio for intermediate/senior positions because it lacks indication of technical experience. Architecture is not just beauty... as Vitruvious would say....
tduds
Oct 30, 19 1:37 pm
Chill, Bubbles.
Peterci
Oct 31, 19 4:41 am
let's say that this one is a clear and pertinent suggestion. I will add one or two spreads, maybe removing the second interior project for the online applications and keeping everything on issuu, about technical details and solutions that, I developed only in projects already started when I joined the firms. Thanks for the post BB
Scent_of_a_woman
Oct 26, 19 4:41 pm
Think about impact. Start and finish with your best projects. Select the strongest image from these two projects and present them as first and last page, in large size, full bleed. That will leave a lasting impression.
Peterci
Oct 27, 19 6:06 am
Ok good suggestion, i don't know about the full bleed render, do you mean increase the number of pages or squeeze / reduce the amount of material?
Cas Esb
Oct 27, 19 10:31 am
nice portfolio!
products are nice layout could be less busy but its fine!
Peterci
Oct 28, 19 4:36 am
Thank you!!
Koww
Oct 29, 19 12:13 am
Everything you have is a teamwork. Do you have any original solo work you can include?
Peterci
Oct 30, 19 10:32 am
You're right, thanks
midlander
Oct 31, 19 12:01 pm
Overall everything is clean and well described, effective designs. But nothing about it is memorable. I actually agree with Bulgar; for a seat-filling job at a large firm this portfolio will be sufficient to get you a job. No problems, you have all the fundamental skills for someone who just needs work done.
But it doesn't really have any character that would make me remember it a week later. And if you are looking for a more specialized position or firm, this doesn't show any specific strength (though your excellent sketch books make me think you might have more interesting ideas you didn't include because they're not polished- maybe try that?) there is probably too much space used right now for site diagrams and concept diagrams that are fairly generic and do nothing to make the projects clearer or more interesting. just edit them out.
The question is what kind of job are you trying to get, and in what kind of firm. If you want a technically oriented role, obviously more detail and thoughts about construction would help. If you want a design role, more vivid presentation of the designs would help, and focus only on the distinctive works. Right now it's really too balanced, no single aspect of design made particularly strong.
Hi everybody,
I'd like to know which suggestion do you have for my portfolio for a job application. I already searched a in the forum for the most common suggestions, like adding sketches reducing the number of pages, avoiding profile pictures, using the 18 9 6 rule for the font etc...
Do you think that i need to put some details in a larger scale and increase the number of technical details?
https://issuu.com/pietro_canova/docs/1910_prt_portfolio_pc_300ppi
needs more dirty napkin sketches, less generic renderings, more technical details/solutions.
Ok thank you! Do you think that is better to change the actual sketches with some simpler ones? and I agree with technical details, the problem is that i draw quite a bit of details for other projects that I followed when the design was already decided or after a competition won before my arrival to studio, do you think that is better to remove a project and instead place another one with four/ five details?
If you don’t have progress / concept dev sketches, then don’t create some after the fact. The point of these is to show your thinking process. There is also nothing wrong with adding a few good technical drawings without including a full project spread.
Ok cool, I'll do it thank you!
"If you don’t have progress / concept dev sketches, then don’t create some after the fact."
I disagree with this (kinda) - sometimes it can be useful to do after-the-fact process graphics *if* (& only if) it visually represents your thinking process. Don't ret-con a parti into existence, but do make a clearer parti diagram if your diagramming ability has improved since you first dreamt up the design.
^yes, that is a good explanation.
Hell, this goes for renderings too. I re-rendered most of my projects while putting together my portfolio post-Masters. It's amazing how much better one can produce with the right amount of sleep and a softer deadline.
My portfolio consisted almost entirely of hand-drawn pieces... only 1 undergrad and my thesis were digital. There is no redrawing those.
Nice. I can't hand draw to save my life. Outside of sketches I make to remind myself of things they don't really communicate much. I keep making resolutions to get back in the habit of sketching & then failing to follow up on that. Thankfully my wife is a phenomenal drawer / painter (low-key brag) who has promised to hold me accountable.
Post-rationalization is fine, just don't get caught is basically what people are really saying.
Let me ask you something: what do you think is wrong with your portfolio?
If you aren't getting jobs, it isn't becauae of your protfolio.
If you aren't getting jobs, its probably because of your resume, visa/work eligibility concerns, or references.
You got it wrong, I finished it today and I'm asking for suggestion before sending it out!
Stop bragging with your portfolio on this forum. If you don't get hired it won't be because of your portfolio.
Ok, thanks for the feedback
Don't listen to BB, he's just jealous.
Not jealous, just real. It is a nice portfolio, but this will not be the reaason why someone gets hired or not. Its about how well you can convince the unterviewer that the skills you demonstrate in your portfolio are transferrable into the work that firm does. This portfolio would be disregarded at firms looking for to fill technical positions. For "design" firms however, the portolio will be looked at for organization and presentability. It will also serve as an indicator of software skills. This portfolio does both well enough. However, this portfolio is definitely not a portfolio for intermediate/senior positions because it lacks indication of technical experience. Architecture is not just beauty... as Vitruvious would say....
Chill, Bubbles.
let's say that this one is a clear and pertinent suggestion. I will add one or two spreads, maybe removing the second interior project for the online applications and keeping everything on issuu, about technical details and solutions that, I developed only in projects already started when I joined the firms. Thanks for the post BB
Think about impact. Start and finish with your best projects. Select the strongest image from these two projects and present them as first and last page, in large size, full bleed. That will leave a lasting impression.
Ok good suggestion, i don't know about the full bleed render, do you mean increase the number of pages or squeeze / reduce the amount of material?
nice portfolio!
products are nice layout could be less busy but its fine!
Thank you!!
Everything you have is a teamwork. Do you have any original solo work you can include?
You're right, thanks
Overall everything is clean and well described, effective designs. But nothing about it is memorable. I actually agree with Bulgar; for a seat-filling job at a large firm this portfolio will be sufficient to get you a job. No problems, you have all the fundamental skills for someone who just needs work done.
But it doesn't really have any character that would make me remember it a week later. And if you are looking for a more specialized position or firm, this doesn't show any specific strength (though your excellent sketch books make me think you might have more interesting ideas you didn't include because they're not polished- maybe try that?) there is probably too much space used right now for site diagrams and concept diagrams that are fairly generic and do nothing to make the projects clearer or more interesting. just edit them out.
The question is what kind of job are you trying to get, and in what kind of firm. If you want a technically oriented role, obviously more detail and thoughts about construction would help. If you want a design role, more vivid presentation of the designs would help, and focus only on the distinctive works. Right now it's really too balanced, no single aspect of design made particularly strong.